Legalizing industrial hemp could lead to significant growth across various industries important to Indiana’s economy, according to researchers studying the cannabis plant.
The push to remove hemp from the federal list of controlled substances and allowing it to be sold as an agricultural crop received notable support last week in the U-S Senate.
A range of industries including auto manufacturing and textiles could benefit from legalizing hemp growth and sales, due to the plant’s numerous uses.
Fiber, oil and seed from the hemp plant yield products including animal feed, health supplements, toiletries, and even plastic alternatives suitable for use in cars.
